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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
8
Fashion commentary notes that long tunics and capes dominate Paris and spring frocks, favoring tall slight figures while dwarfing shorter, stout women. Describes slender silhouettes, narrow skirts, and layered tunics with pleats, plus example from a Premet cinnamon mohair frock with patent boots and a full pleated tunic.
A fashion clash in Paris pits pastel color schemes from Watteau and Lancreft against bold Futurist splashes. Dressmakers favor delicate tints for evening wear, arguing pastels and restrained haircuts suit women best, while Futurist gowns suit only specific surroundings. Desert blue and sapphire shades feature in new gowns with black lace and gold accents.
A medical advertisement claims degenerated facial tissue cannot be restored and advises removing devitalized skin. It promotes mercoalized wax spread nightly to absorb unhealthy layers, with a rose-tinted complexion in weeks. An optional wrinkle treatment mixes powdered jackie in bath water.
Relatives gather at Howenstine station for a ceremony with G. Young as president and A. C. as secretary. Esther Laschinske married James B. Holton by Rev. P. H. Welshimer at the First Christian church. Also notes on postponed Trinity Reformed church meeting and weekend visits. An ornate feature on spring hair styles references several named models.
Society notes describe Miss Helen Putnam of Massillon entertaining sixteen guests at Lakeside Country Club Tuesday at 12 30 with cards after lunch. The piece also covers a May wedding of Elva L Trump to Harvey M Skelly, a 52nd birthday surprise for Mrs Adam Draime, a Catholic club campaign festival, a shower for Florence Burns, and a Wise family reunion in Pike Township.
A nurse warns against ingrown nails by trimming straight across and avoiding side cuts. For existing issues a V cut may direct growth. Soreness is treated with hydrogen peroxide and gauze to protect from dye. Hiccoughs are treated by water swallows with finger pressure on the ears for relief.
About 1500 attended the ceremony in West Brookfield Saturday as the Massillon councils of the Junior Order United American Mechanics presented the village board of education a new flag. Attorney Abram W. Agler of Canton delivered the presentation speech.
An essay argues for practical schooling for young women focusing on dressmaking and home arts. It condemns purely artistic training and urges courses in sewing, hat trimming, shopping, meal prep, and home decoration as valuable for future homemaking and independence. It notes enduring need for clothing skills and cites evolving women’s education while adding unrelated local lines about Napaco silkworms and a man from Fostoria.
Readable portions show a complete daily menu for Tuesday June 2 with breakfast lunch and dinner items including Rye Meal Muffins Breaded Sweetbreads and desserts. Details list ingredients for Rye Meal Muffins and brief cooking steps for sweetbreads.
David Ricksecker, executor of John F. Grossklaus estate, filed with County Auditor an inheritance tax account totaling $857.06, the county’s largest in years. The will distributed much to friends, with the largest item being $99 to Mary Burkhalter for an inheritance just over $4700.
A 1920s style guide notes color is in for table linens with yellow on white or blue and white accents while white linen remains versatile. It advises buying white linen and adding color through pieces for different rooms, detailing quantities for sheets towels napkins and blankets to outfit a modern home.
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